AI companions are increasingly influencing relationships, sometimes even contributing to divorce, by creating a new dependent relationship that is replacing real relationships. While AI can help with organizing thoughts or drafting materials, relying on it for emotional support, legal guidance, or major relationship decisions can create conflict, misinformation, and strain. Use AI carefully and always rely on real human professionals and conversations when it comes to marriage or divorce.
Artificial Intelligence as a New Relationship
2025 has been a year of rapid AI adoption, and with that has come a surprising trend: AI is beginning to play a role in relationship conflict and even leading to divorce. People are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for companionship, friendship, or advice. Some are forming emotional connections with these digital tools, and others rely on them for guidance about personal issues, including marriage.
As AI becomes more accessible and conversational, it is shaping thoughts, decisions, and perceptions within relationships.
When AI Encourages the Wrong Decisions
One of the biggest concerns is that AI may encourage actions like divorce without truly understanding context. Chatbots can nudge users toward decisions simply because they think that is what the user wants to hear. Instead of real balanced guidance, AI can mirror assumptions, reinforce fears, or oversimplify complex relationship dynamics.
This “echo chamber effect” can create tension between partners. This is especially true when one spouse is heavily relying on AI input.
The Problem of Inaccurate or Hallucinated Advice
While AI feels confident and conversational, it is often wrong. People are using AI for legal answers, emotional support, and decision-making, but the technology is still highly prone to errors and hallucinations.
There are documented cases where the AI has cited laws or court cases that do not exist. It can also generate documents that look professional but include incorrect information. For someone already in a vulnerable emotional state, this misinformation can create unnecessary panic, conflict, or false expectations about divorce.
Remember: AI is not a Therapist or a Lawyer
Some people view AI as a cheaper alternative to therapy or legal guidance. But unlike trained professionals, AI lacks real-world objectivity and emotional understanding. The advice it gives, especially about marriage or divorce, may be skewed, incomplete, or completely incorrect. Also, AI can ignore the most positive approaches to divorce, such as Collaborative Divorce and Mediation. This unpredictability means relying on AI for major life decisions carries significant risk.
AI is a Powerful Tool When Used Responsibly
AI can be useful for brainstorming, drafting documents, or helping you get organized, but only if you already understand the legal and emotional landscape. It should support your thinking, not replace professional guidance or human connection.
As AI continues to evolve, people should be cautious, informed, and grounded in real-life conversations, especially when their marriage or family is at stake.
FAQs
- Are AI “relationships” a real issue in marriages?
They can be. Emotional or conversational reliance on AI can create distance or tension between partners. - Is advice from AI about divorce accurate?
Often, no. AI can provide incorrect information, hallucinated cases, or misleading guidance. - What’s the safest way to use AI during relationship conflict?
Use it only for brainstorming or general support, not for legal advice or major decisions, and prioritize real human counsel.
Patrick Markey is a Chicago based attorney who is an advocate of no court divorce options. He believes Collaborative Divorce and Mediation create better outcomes to your divorce process.
Mr. Markey is a member of Super Lawyers, an elite group of the top 5% of top lawyers (https://www.superlawyers.com). He is also listed as a top divorce lawyer by AVVO (https://www.avvo.com) and is a fellow of Collaborative Divorce Illinois (https://collaborativedivorceillinois.org), as well as a member of The Chicago Bar Association (https://www.chicagobar.org)